Friday, February 22, 2008
Erlich & Ram Eye Second Consecutive Title
 Australian Open champions Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram extended their winning streak to nine matches by defeating Frenchmen Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut 6-2, 5-7, 10-6 in Rotterdam Friday. Erlich and Ram have now reached the semifinals or better in three of the four tournaments they have played in 2008. They next face Tomas Berdych and Dmitry Tursunov (pictured), who defeated Robin Haase and Peter Wessels 6-1, 6-4. Playing their first event since reaching the Australian Open semifinals, Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles suffered a surprising loss to Americans Scott Lipsky and David Martin. Bhupathi and Knowles, teaming permanently for the first time this season, served for the match at 5-4 in the second set but could not close it out, eventually falling 2-6, 7-6(5), 10-8. http://www.atptennis.com/1/en/doubles/
4:59 PM
Monday, February 11, 2008
Even ill, Ram and Erlich are too much
The invincible duo has eyes on the prize
Israel wouldn't be in a position to win, however, if it weren't for its doubles victory yesterday. Ram and Erlich rode the momentum they built up in Australia to put Israel in a position to win, albeit not against the pair they expected to meet. And they're not in the best of health.
"The truth is I was surprised Bjorkman didn't participate. He is one of the greatest doubles players ever," Ram said after the match. "I barely got any sleep last night," he added in a heavy, nasal voice. "I was sick, I was coughing, and I was awfully stuffed up. I didn't open with the same energy as usual, but that's the advantage of being in a pair. Yoni opened aggressively and pulled me into the game with him."
Trailing 4-3 in the third set with Aspelin serving, Ram and Erlich finally got the push to put the match away after having to go to a tiebreaker in the second set.
Erlich took two points that got the fans off their feat and broke serve. "The moment the fans cheer like that, you feel something in your body and suddenly everything starts to take off," recalls Ram. After disposing of the Swedes, Erlich said, "We've felt invincible for quite a while now."
Ram added: "We know we're up to this level, and the moment you believe in yourself it all comes together for you." He said that after taking a Grand Slam they may even "finish the year number one in the world."
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6:09 AM
Erlich and Ram give Israel 2-1 lead over Sweden
TEL AVIV, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich gave Israel a 2-1 lead over Sweden in their Davis Cup first round tie with a 6-3 7-6 7-5 doubles win over Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt on Saturday. Australian Open doubles champions Erlich and Ram put on a thrilling display in bright sunshine to give Israel the psychological edge ahead of Sunday's reverse singles. (more)
6:03 AM
Monday, February 4, 2008
Interview with Andy Ram and Jonathan Erlich
6:48 PM
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